Southwestern Bean & Quinoa Salad With Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Whether it’s a quick side for the weeknight family dinner or a picnic or potluck, this Southwestern Bean & Quinoa combination is a delicious, good-for-you choice that’s as easy as 1-2-3.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 Can (15oz) READ Southwestern Bean Salad
- 1/2 Cup Red Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 Cup Yellow Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Tomatillos
- 1/2 Cup Thin Bell Pepper Strips
- 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
Dressing
- 1 1/2 TB Canola Oil
- 1 TB Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 TSP Lime Peel Shredded
- 1/8 TSP Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 CUP Cilantro Chopped
Instructions
Salad
- Drain bean salad. Discard liquid or save for another use.
- In large bowl, combine bean salad, tomatoes, tomatillos and bell pepper.
Dressing
- For dressing, whisk together oil, lime juice, peel and cayenne.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Toss with quinoa.
- Add to bean salad mixture; toss lightly to combine.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Source: Family Features